Alabama Creamery’s Bug-Inspired Flavor Has Locals Buzzing
Downtown Enterprise, Alabama, smells like waffle cones the moment you step onto East College Street. Inside Milky Moo’s Deli & Creamery, the talk of the town isn’t just the creamy classics but a one-of-a-kind flavor inspired by a bug.
What started as a quirky tribute to local history has turned into the shop’s signature scoop, bringing customers from across the state to taste this unusual creation.
1. The “Boll Weevil” Flavor
Contrary to what you might fear, no insects were harmed in the making of this treat! The rich peanut butter base swirled with marshmallows, crushed Oreos, and roasted peanuts creates a symphony of textures in your mouth.
Every bite tells the story of how a destructive beetle transformed Enterprise’s economy from cotton to peanuts over 100 years ago. Sweet revenge never tasted so good!
2. A Small-Town Scoop With a Big Story
Nestled on East College Street, Milky Moo’s stands in the shadow of Enterprise’s famous Boll Weevil Monument, the world’s only statue honoring an agricultural pest.
Locals joke that it’s the only place where you can pay tribute to the insect twice in one day.
First at the monument, then by devouring its namesake ice cream just blocks away!
3. Family Ownership and Statewide Fame
When Adam and Elizabeth Shanks took over the beloved creamery in 2023, they never imagined their shop would soon be crowned “Best Ice Cream in Alabama.” Yet the couple’s dedication to preserving traditional recipes while adding their own creative twist paid off spectacularly.
Weekends now bring visitors from Birmingham, Montgomery, and even neighboring states!
4. Seasonal Flavors That Keep Crowds Coming
Winter brings the minty green “Grinch” studded with candy cane pieces, while autumn ushers in spiced gingerbread swirls that taste like Christmas in a cone. Summer sees peach cobbler varieties made with local fruit that sells out by mid-afternoon.
Smart customers know to check the shop’s social media for flavor announcements before making the drive!
5. A Community Tradition
Grandparents who visited as children now bring their grandkids for the same experience. High school students celebrate victories at the same counter where their parents once shared first dates.
More than just dessert, the creamery serves up nostalgia with each scoop. As Elizabeth often says, “We’re not in the ice cream business; we’re in the memory-making business, one cone at a time.”
